The Kaduna Police Command on Thursday denied report of kidnapping on the Abuja-Kaduna Highway, saying there is no record of such in two years.
The command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Mansir Hassan, made this known in a statement while debunking claim that 150-200 individuals were kidnapped on the highway.
According to DSP Hassan, the report is “entirely fabricated” and noted that security agencies constantly monitor Abuja-Kaduna Highway to ensure safety of all commuters.
“To set the record straight, there has been no recorded incident of kidnapping along the Abuja-Kaduna Highway in the past two years,” the statement read.
“The area remains under constant surveillance and is regularly patrolled on on 24 hours basis by the Police, Military, DSS and other security forces under tight security to ensure the safety of all commuters.”
The command also warned “individuals and media outlets against the dissemination of such falsehoods”.
The statement said such “misleading reports are capable of inciting unnecessary panic and disrupting public order.
“Furthermore, the command is taking this matter seriously. Online Media Channels or individuals found responsible for originating or sharing such fabricated information without sources or basis will be invited for questioning, thoroughly investigated, and may face prosecution in accordance with the law.”
The command confirmed it is assiduously working with Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State to “ensure the safety and security of all persons and properties”.
